People Coordinator - Field (seasonal)

Reiter Affiliated Companies; Watsonville (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support employee relations and safety programs. This role involves assisting with workplace conflict resolution, safety training, and compliance audits. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a High School Diploma, with additional HR education preferred. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources processes.
• Professional certification preferred (HRCI/PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist in employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Conduct safety training and inspections.
• Coordinate ranch inspections for compliance with labor laws.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

AA - Preferred

Field of Education: Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Contributions and Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Assist in resolving workplace conflicts and promoting a positive work environment. Ensure employee relations investigations are resolved to the point of resolution following internal company practices / policies and legal requirements.
• Assist managers and field employees with the Reasonable Suspicion Process including documentation and investigations
• Assists in employee relations investigations case management, documentation, and reporting

Safety Program

• Assist in providing safety training (new hire and on-going) and guidance to field personnel on all safety-related issues.
• Assist in conducting daily ranch and crew safety inspections; report and address unsafe actions; if necessary, escalate and communicate findings to appropriate leadership
• Assist in conducting accident/injury investigations, root cause analysis, and issuing corrective disciplinary action.
• Prepare reports, inspections and results.
• Monitor the enforcement of safety policies and procedures.
• Provides information to PBP to support collaboration with other departments (e.g., Production, Workers’ Compensation, Fleet, etc.) for efficient delivery of training, and identification of issues and risk mitigation.
• Notify the People Business Partner (PBP) of identified hazards/risks and potential risk mitigation solutions and strategies.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness across the organization.

Training

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non- mandatory training and work assessments, including but not limited to:

- Support training for field employees in new policies and procedures, Harassment Prevention training sessions for newly hired and promoted supervisors and field managers. Including safety training (i.e., Illness and Injury Prevention Program “IIPP”, Job Safety Analysis “JSA”, etc.) for Crew Leaders and Punchers.

- Maintains training material database for all conducted trainings.

- Follow and implement recommended technical information on EHS issues on new equipment, projects, method of perform work, and hazard/risk assessments.

Compliance

• Coordinates and executes ranch inspections to ensure field operations comply with applicable labor laws and posting requirements.
• Conducts audits for rest & meal breaks, 7th workday compliance, and coordinates necessary training.
• Supports with LOAs, benefits enrollment, and employee inquiries as needed.

Process Improvements, Employee Engagement and Recognition Programs

• Coordinate in the Years of Service Program for field employees.
• Assists with planning and coordinating district company events.

Information Reporting

• Data collection and report generation on employment data: such as employee demographics, new hire, turnover, retention, absenteeism, active no hours.

Labor Retention

• Promote retention through company cultural worker’s programs – People Come First strategies
• Assists in administering the company’s District Climate Survey Action Plan to enhance employee engagement as measured by the employee satisfaction and engagement survey results
• Support company business / growth plans related to the advancement of employee retention and engagement accomplished through the promotion of and in the establishment of a fulfilling work environment

Other

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of Human Resources processes and compliance requirements
• Analytical and problem – solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; bilingual (verbal, written and presentation) in English and Spanish
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems

Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent experience. AA - Preferred

Field/s of Education:

• Human Resources

Years of Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience

Specializations, Certifications and Specific Experience:

• Professional certification is preferred: HRCI / PHR. PHR-CA, SHRM: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Licenses :If driving is a necessary part of a job employees are required to possess a valid driver’s license.

Languages:

• English & Spanish >95%

Necessary Software:

• Microsoft Office Suite - Basic

Travel Requirements:

• Regular travel from one ranch to another

Pay Scale: $23.00 - $26.00